Stillwater Wedding Photographer
St. Croix River bluffs, JX Event Venue, Aamodt's Apple Farm, historic Main Street. From $3,100.
Quick Answer
Who is the best Stillwater wedding photographer for St. Croix River venues?
Honey Deww Photography (Emma Ziegler) is a 5-star Stillwater wedding photographer with 200+ Twin Cities weddings since 2018. Shoots at Stillwater Event Center, JX Event Venue, Outing Lodge, and Aamodt's Apple Farm. Collections from $3,100.
Do you photograph weddings in Stillwater?
Yes. Stillwater sits roughly 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis, inside the St. Croix Valley on the metro's eastern edge. I photograph weddings in Stillwater and know the venues, the light, and the timing quirks that come with the St. Croix Valley area.
Stillwater weddings live and die on the St. Croix — bluff portraits, Lift Bridge backdrops, and JX Event Venue's brick interior are the signatures I plan every timeline around.
Couples choosing a Stillwater wedding photographer usually weigh up neighbouring towns too — Bayport, Oak Park Heights, Hudson (WI), Lake Elmo, Marine on St. Croix, and I travel to all of them. Travel beyond the metro is quoted up front, so the number you see when you book is the number you pay.
Where do you take portraits in Stillwater?
Portraits in Stillwater lean on JX Event Venue, Aamodt's Apple Farm, the Lift Bridge, St. Croix River bluffs. Whether you're after something classic or more editorial, I map the day's schedule around the light so you get the best fifteen minutes at each stop — and with the drive built into the timeline rather than bolted on.
Which cities near Stillwater do you cover?
I photograph weddings, engagements, and portraits across the St. Croix Valley. These are the Stillwater-adjacent Minneapolis–St. Paul suburbs I cover most often — every city links to a dedicated local guide.
- Bayport
- Oak Park Heights
- Hudson (WI)
- Lake Elmo
- Marine on St. Croix
- Minneapolis
- St. Paul
Also serving the wider Twin Cities metro — view all Minneapolis–St. Paul locations.
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How much does a Stillwater wedding photographer cost?+
Stillwater wedding photography collections start at $3,100 for 4 hours of coverage with one photographer and include an engagement session, online gallery, print release, and full high-resolution downloads. Most couples book the 8-hour Pearl collection at $4,200, which adds a second photographer.
Do you travel to Stillwater?+
Yes — Stillwater is roughly 30 minutes from downtown Minneapolis by car, in the St. Croix Valley. Travel within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis is included; share your venue address when you inquire so any additional travel costs can be confirmed in your quote.
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Stillwater Wedding & Portrait Photography
A look at recent weddings, engagements and portraits from across Minnesota and the wider Twin Cities.
What the day includes
What does wedding photography coverage include in Stillwater, MN?
Every Stillwater collection covers three parts of the day: bridal portraits before the ceremony, candid documentary coverage throughout, and the ceremony and reception into the evening. Collections start at $3,100 for four hours.
How each part is photographed is explained in my wedding photography style, and it is the same in Stillwater, MN as anywhere in the Twin Cities area.
Still choosing a venue? My guide to Stillwater wedding venues walks through the options in and around Stillwater.
Local details
What licences, permits and park rules apply in Stillwater?
Stillwater is in Washington County, and its riverfront parks are where most downtown ceremonies happen — so the park rules shape the day more than any fee does.
- When can you book a Stillwater park?
- Parks are open mid-April to mid-October, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Next year's reservations open October 15, every booking must be made at least a week ahead, and cancellations up to 20 days out are fully refunded. There are no reservations on July 4. Source: City of Stillwater park reservations
- What should you know about a Lowell Park ceremony?
- Staked tents are not allowed in Lowell Park, and closing the road in front of the gazebo needs city approval, for two hours at most, with emergency vehicles let through. No party gets the whole park to itself, confetti is not allowed, and everything you bring must be gone by 10 p.m. Source: City of Stillwater park reservations
- Can you drink in a Stillwater park?
- Yes — the city no longer requires a permit to consume beer, wine or liquor in its parks, except Teddy Bear Park where alcohol is not allowed. Selling alcohol needs a temporary liquor license. The city does not rent chairs, tents or PA systems. Source: City of Stillwater park reservations
Checked against each authority’s own page in September 2026. Fees change — confirm before you budget.
Which Stillwater venues do you photograph?
- Stillwater Event Center (river bluff)
- JX Event Venue (downtown)
- The Loft at Studio J
- Outing Lodge at Pine Point
- Aamodt's Apple Farm (fall barn)
- Lowell Park terrace
- St. Croix bluff private estates
- Hudson, WI venues across the river
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best Stillwater wedding venues?
My most-shot Stillwater venues: Stillwater Event Center (river bluff), JX Event Venue (historic downtown), The Loft at Studio J, Outing Lodge at Pine Point, and Aamodt's Apple Farm for fall barn weddings. The lift bridge and Main Street are walking-distance portrait spots from most venues.
Do you shoot St. Croix River bluff ceremonies?
Yes — bluff-edge ceremonies overlooking the river are my favorite Stillwater setup. Best at the Stillwater Event Center, Lowell Park terrace, and a handful of private estates along Pine Point Road. Late September offers peak fall color on the Wisconsin bluffs across the river.
Travel fee for Stillwater?
Stillwater is at the edge of my standard Twin Cities radius — travel is included within 40 miles of downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul. Hudson and St. Croix Falls weddings (cross-river WI) follow the same pricing.
How much is a Stillwater wedding photographer?
Wedding collections start at $3,100 for 4 hours (Emerald), $4,200 for 8 hours with a second photographer and an engagement session (Pearl), and $5,300 for 12 hours with a highlight film (Sapphire). All include an online gallery and print release.
Best Stillwater engagement-photo spots?
Main Street's cobblestones + lift bridge at golden hour, Lowell Park along the river, the St. Croix Crossing pedestrian bridge for skyline shots, Pioneer Park overlook, and Aamodt's Apple Farm for fall foliage. Winter sessions: downtown's twinkle lights are unbeatable.
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